At Yorkshire Profiles we don’t believe that a job is just a job. You need to be happy where you work as you are inevitably going to spend a significant portion of your life there. That’s why we offer all employees a range of benefits for being part of the company. From the small benefits […]
When you think of York, your first thoughts are probably of the grand York Minster, ancient walls, tourists, boutique shops and Vikings. You’d be forgiven for overlooking the vast number of businesses which contribute to the economy by way of manufacturing. With all the recent news coverage of the steel sector collapsing, you’d also be forgiven […]
We are always keeping an eye on all elements of manufacturing. The exciting advancements in 3D printing are becoming increasing commercially viable and one company that demonstrates that best is Shapeways. Their website has a wealth of information on the processes of “additive manufacturing” in its various forms. While this post is not an endorsement of their services […]
Yorkshire Profiles have had a great response to this years annual survey and we saw improvements in all areas. Here are the results and a sample of the comments provided (good and bad as we feel transparency and honesty is important!).
Macmillan Cancer Support is an important charity, with every penny raised through donations and fundraising helping to give people with cancer and their families the specialised support they need, when they need it. The most recent drive from Macmillian sees individuals shaving their heads and standing alongside the men and women with cancer. ‘Our Michelle’, […]
In the 55 years since its discovery, the laser has become indispensable and plays a significant role in our daily lives, even if we don’t realise it. From catching a vehicle travelling over the speed limit, through surgical applications, to cutting sheets of steel, lasers are used in a variety of industries to improve the […]
As a process-led field, adding value to raw materials by turning them into products through the use of machinery and manpower, manufacturing offers a diverse range of jobs from a wide range of engineering disciplines. Engineers working in manufacturing businesses are responsible for the safe and efficient planning, management and maintenance of production methods, machinery […]
If you’re not familiar with laser cutting, it’s likely that you won’t realise how versatile the technology actually is. But across the globe people are suddenly taking notice of laser technology – and they’re using it to become very creative indeed. Whether they design jewellery, furniture, or something else entirely, the impact lasers has on […]
Prototyping is incredibly important in the world of invention and design. Creating product prototypes offers the opportunity to assess the functionality of an item, as well as providing the chance to discuss room for improvement. And the art of creating effective prototypes is one that has only grown in terms of efficiency and quality with […]
Lasers are at the epicentre of Yorkshire Profiles’ business. However, outside of this, the internet is littered with videos demonstrating the “use” of lasers in day-to-day life. With this in mind, in a world where cats and lasers quite happily co-existed, one person simply had to ask the one question that changed everything: what would […]
